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Multivehicle wreck shuts down southbound I-35 just past Lone Elm Road in Olathe

Officials said motorists should avoid Interstate 35 just past Lone Elm Road in Olathe after the southbound lanes were completely shut down Wednesday afternoon following a wreck.
Officials said motorists should avoid Interstate 35 just past Lone Elm Road in Olathe after the southbound lanes were completely shut down Wednesday afternoon following a wreck.

A multivehicle wreck on southbound Interstate 35 just past Lone Elm Road in Olathe has shut down lanes of the interstate.

According to Kansas Department of Transportation officials, southbound I-35 is completely closed near the area, and one northbound lane was closed for emergency vehicles.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area.

The wreck was reported shortly after 4 p.m.

Toriano Porter: 816-234-4779, @torianoporter

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